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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1900
Page
1
The Express notes Towa Nebraska with 141 log buildings 617 sod structures one straw bale barn and one steel house. A scientist claims a light ray travels eight times around the earth between clock ticks. Last year 62 new silk mills began in the United States as American craftsmanship boosts output.
The Paris world exposition will feature a strong American presence with more than 4,000 American exhibitors and 16,000 Americans engaged for permanent employment on the grounds, underscoring U S participation and economic involvement.
Ruth Potter died at 102 in Middletown Pennsylvania. She attributed her long life to smoking a pipe, saying tobacco kept her going. The remark reflects a personal belief linking habit to longevity.
Australia faces its worst bush fires in half a century. In Victoria's Warrambool district a million acres of pasture are destroyed and 20,000 sheep perish along with hundreds of cattle and horses. The blaze devastates farms and threatens livelihoods across the region.
The American exhibit is hailed for energy and progress, with the French commissioner general calling it an object lesson for all, noting how the U S building and displays outpaced rivals at the Paris exposition.
A Massachusetts woman of 19 years travels each Friday by railroad for 80 miles to attend the Boston Symphony rehearsal. The piece questions whether such devotion is unsurpassed in its level of musical passion.
A Chicago man known as Bean licked 300 mucilage posters in one sitting and then felt dry mouth and throat with a painful illness. Friends speculate the mucilage was poisoned, though that may not be necessary.
Philip Miller and his wife arrived in Omaha after walking 1100 miles from Stroudsburg Pennsylvania pushing a baby carriage with their infant. Miller sought to escape ill luck in the Pennsylvania coal district and emigrated. They slept in infection-houses and worked along the route for food.
A Chicago secretary explains the club’s focus on imported mice as pets, noting they differ from common household rats. The commentary ends with a playful remark about readers reacting to the idea of “Tats!” from the ordinary domestic mouse.
It is announced that a royal marriage will be held next August in Gmunden Austria drawing an array of sovereigns led by the emperors of Russia Germany and Austria the kings of Greece and Denmark and the Prince of Wales. The gathering is described as a balance wheel that could tip the earth if all stand together in the tiny town.
Hundreds seek assistance from Miss Helen Gould of New York as they bring various requests. She notes she has supported charities but cannot found colonies raise mortgages donate to colleges or invest in gold bricks.
The legend says Maud Stone Carey calls her father Capt. George Stone in Cincinnati every night around ten. The cost is $3.50 for long distance, yet Capt. Stone considers it cheap. He made his fortune in streetcars and named the famous trotter Maud Stone after his daughter.
A committee of the National Educational Association will award prizes totaling 1200 for essays on school hygiene topics. Prizes include 200 for the best and 108 for the second essays on seating lighting heating and ventilating in each topic. Essays due by February 1901.
Prof Mahaify of London asserts a Smith lineage dating to Ptolemy III with a Smith as an Alexandria saloon keeper 2,127 years ago. He suggests deeper work may place Smiths among powerful figures in Amenhotep III’s reign and as head granary keeper under Sesostris.
A survey of recent action in Congress notes the Senate approving a Porto Rico civil affairs resolution and hearings on pensions for Gen Longstreet, with bills to repeal the war revenue act. The House advances a naval bill and pension measures as Quay situation unfolds.
President McKinley appoints Frank W. Hackett of New Hampshire as assistant secretary of the navy. The treasury finishes plans to substitute American currency for Porto Rican money. Charles H. Allen, new governor of Porto Rico, has left to assume duties.
Opening of the ecumenical conference on foreign missions in New York drew delegates from nearly every nation. Sex-President Tarrison presided as President McKinley and Gov Roosevelt spoke. Benjamin Northup a longtime editor died in New York at 44. Charles Beecher died at 85 in New York.
A Cuban census lists 1 572 797 for Wesyp and South with 443 426 literate. Multiple lynchings and murders shock Mississippi and West Virginia towns. Explosions and fires devastate Michigan Illinois North Dakota towns. Political shifts include WVU resignation and Ohio Wisconsin district nominations.
French nobleman Count Lautrec was arrested in Chicago on charges of forging Cuban government bonds. In a separate case, Charles Smith fatally shot his wife and then himself at Brownville Nebraska amid domestic trouble.
In the Philippines the fighting yields 1,000 killed or disabled among Filipinos and 25 Americans wounded or killed. Boer forces fortify Canary Islands fearing U.S. action. In South Africa Maj General Schalkenburger becomes vice president and Botha commands Boer troops. Bloemfontein delays and hardships afflict Lord Roberts’ army as Boers wage guerrilla warfare. Boers capture two British officers and a reporter near Wepener.
U S senate opens a two day debate on M L Quay seat in Pennsylvania while a committee report seeks unseating Senator Chirk of Montana. In the house post office funds and Nicaragua canal timing are set as May 1 and 2 for canal legislation.
Creece bans antiquities export. Louisville to host a large Mormon temple. New York state payroll lists 9 321 officials. Census enumerators begin June 1 and finish in 30 days. Alaskan season copper output estimated over 20 million dollars. A 9 million railroad across Cireece to finish in four years. United States provides half of world copper in this decade. Maj Armes reports sending nearly 28 000 Americans to South Africa to join Boer forces. Czar gifts President Loubet a precious stone map worth 800 000. Mrs Mary J Furman leaves estate valued at 250 000. Vanderbilt University opens in Nashville Tennessee. Concord Massachusetts marks 125th anniversary of revolutionary opening fight. Alaskan winter coldest on record 17 to 59 degrees below zero at Dawson. Dr Parkhurst calls for Westminster confession revision. Railroads study using vacant right of way lands for timber for railway ties. Cleveland Presby church women pay debt with 1600 saved from Foster finery. Murat Halstead becomes president of College of Journalism. Bankruptcy discharge granted to John I Havarly theatrical manager, debts 327 749 wiped out. Philippine letters reveal plan to seek Spain’s aid to crush American troops in Iloilo. Nancy Washington of Boston, 105, widow, married six times.
London April 24. Lord Roberts reports heavy fighting around Leeuwkop and Paarde kraal as Canadian and British forces press Boer positions near Bloemfontein. Reinf orcements head to Wepener while Bushman’s Kop sees continued pursuit and mounting casualties. Guardia casualties listed across multiple regiments.
Mississippi floods claim John Horton and his wife and five children when their wagon crosses a broken bridge after escaping a rising backwater. New Orleans endures one of the season’s heaviest rainstorms flooding streets and forcing rafts to reach streetcars. Meridian reports worsening flood conditions and washouts delaying rail traffic as farmers abandon farms. Portage Wisconsin sees levee breaks flood lower ward, threaten Milwaukee road, with 100 men sent to shore up defenses.
The first business session of the ecumenical conference on foreign missions convened at Carnegie Hall and Central Presbyterian Church with leaders including Walter B. Sloan Rev James Cunningham and Rev Augustus H Strong. Evening talks covered a century of missions and reports spanned Asia Africa and the Hebrews worldwide.
In Youngstown Mrs Lucy Christy shot her husband Robert Christy a roller at the Union iron and steel mill and then shot herself in the head dying instantly Christy was shot in the neck and will probably die Though known as man and wife they had declared they were not and had threatened to marry another woman Neighbors heard them quarrelling before the shooting Also notes price reductions in morphine and the death of Duke of Argyll with brief notices.
Gov. W. S. Taylor of Kentucky returns to New York to await the Supreme Court hearing on the disputed governorship case and says he may stay until the decision. He denies indictment rumors and says he may return to Kentucky regardless of possible probes. Charles Finley of Kentucky says Taylor would go back only after US Supreme Court ruling, but faces potential jail or exile and vows to fight the charges.
Heavy rain is urged to stop fires in Cass lake region. Fires spread through stumpage and past two winters cuttings, risking tens of millions in losses. In Manitoba near Vassar, contractors Keith and Buchanan report many burned outfits. few workers remain unaccounted as crews search.
President and Mrs. McKinley arrived in Washington at 7:25 AM after leaving New York. By 9:00 AM the president reviewed bills and other duties before departing with Mrs. McKinley at 7:20 PM for Canton on the Pennsylvania train, with plans to inspect their Canton home and possibly return Friday.
Lloyd Griscom reports from Constantinople that the Turkish foreign affairs minister informed ambassadors the Porte will not raise tariffs without an agreed plan with the powers. In China near Pao Ting Fu, Boxers massacred many Chinese Catholics on Saturday. A German gunboat arrived at Taku as other foreign ships departed.
An imperial decree in Constantinople authorizes rebuilding American missionaries property at Mharpur and the addition of an annex to Roberts College. The notice appears among other dispatches from April 24 189? reporting diverse items including a record horse sale and a jurist's death.
A Rochester mother recounts her three month old baby’s severe skin illness. After trying other treatments unsuccessfully, Hood’s Sarsaparilla Medicated Soap and Olive Ointment are said to improve the sores, peeling skin, and overall condition. She praises the products and offers to share the full letter by mail.
Visitors to Chicago are urged to see the Manila Bay battle scene. The Cyclorama has lasted a year, drawing presidents and admirals including McKinley Schley and Dewey who plans to visit May 1 with Mrs. Dewey and staff if arrangements allow.
A Chicago Evening News item recalls a woman in Paris who spoke French with a dictionary and mistook embowpoint for stout. The maitre d hotel and staff puzzled over her Ollendorfian phrases as a waiter sought leave of absence amid the confusion.
The advert asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by internal use. It claims a constitutional treatment that reaches blood and mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any case it cannot cure. Includes testimonials and Toledo address.
Grain-O is a delicious non stimulant food drink replacing coffee. It aids digestion strengthens nerves and is suitable for children and adults. Sold by grocers, it costs about the same as coffee, with 15 and 25 cent sizes mentioned.
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve foot swelling corns bunions and soreness. It claims to make new or tight shoes comfortable and notes sales at Cone and shoe stores for 25 cents with free Sampire mailing. A quoted Washington Star exchange contrasts two statesmen over a sleepy debate.
Lane's Family Medicine claims daily bowel movement is essential for health. It purports to gently affect the liver and kidneys soothing ailments like headaches. Sold at prices 25 and 50 cents.
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